South Australia is hoping to build on the success it has already seen by giving itself a new objective to work towards, especially as it's widely believed the 33 per cent target set back in 2009 has been exceeded.

Figures from 2013-14 indicate approximately 31.5 per cent of energy generated in the state was derived from renewables, but data from the Australian Energy Market Operator suggests the figure is closer to 33 per cent.

"We took action at the local level, passing the nation's first dedicated climate change legislation and were the first state with a strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions," noted Mr Weatherill.